Xincheng climate
Xincheng (Xinjiang, China) has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 91 mm3.6 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Xincheng climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −327 | −1112 | −719 | 30.1 | 31 |
| Feb | 338 | −621 | −129 | 30.1 | 27 |
| Mar | 1356 | 133 | 745 | 10.1 | 12 |
| Apr | 2373 | 948 | 1660 | 50.2 | 1 |
| May | 2883 | 1458 | 2170 | 100.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 3392 | 1967 | 2679 | 190.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3596 | 2271 | 2883 | 160.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2169 | 2781 | 160.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1558 | 2170 | 80.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1966 | 744 | 1355 | 50.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 846 | −229 | 337 | 40.1 | 19 |
| Dec | −130 | −915 | −523 | 20.1 | 31 |
| Year | 3596 | −1112 | 1254 | 913.6 | 121 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62% | 61% | 2.2 | 9:28 |
| Feb | 51% | 59% | 3.2 | 10:32 |
| Mar | 32% | 47% | 4.5 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 25% | 54% | 5.5 | 13:17 |
| May | 24% | 59% | 6.3 | 14:31 |
| Jun | 26% | 60% | 6.5 | 15:11 |
| Jul | 27% | 56% | 6.4 | 14:55 |
| Aug | 27% | 53% | 5.7 | 13:50 |
| Sep | 30% | 42% | 4.9 | 12:25 |
| Oct | 31% | 36% | 3.8 | 10:00 |
| Nov | 44% | 40% | 2.6 | 9:46 |
| Dec | 60% | 53% | 1.9 | 9:10 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Xincheng is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C96 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −3 °C27 °F and lows −11 °C12 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 35.5 °C63.9 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is very dry, with only 91 mm3.6 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 56% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (19 mm0.8 in), the driest is March (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 24% in May to 62% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December to 10 km/h (6 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 9.2 hours in December to 15.2 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January and February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 13 cm).
Best time to visit Xincheng
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −3 °C27 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Xincheng
- Winter (December–February) — highs −327 to 3 °C38 °F, lows −1112 to −6 °C21 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1356 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 133 to 14 °C58 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3392 to 35 °C96 °F, lows 1967 to 22 °C71 °F, about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 846 to 27 °C81 °F, lows −229 to 15 °C58 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Xincheng compares
Compared with Alaer, about 191 km to the southwest, Xincheng is on average 0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler and receives 50% more precipitation (91 mm3.6 in vs 61 mm2.4 in). The difference is largest in May (1 °C1.8 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Xincheng is the 389th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 541st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Zhanaozen (Kazakhstan, BWk), Nukus (Uzbekistan, BWk) and Daşoguz (Turkmenistan, BWk).
Nearby places
- Alaer 191 km · 13 °C56 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
- Xinyuan 192 km · 12 °C54 °F · 294 mm12 in
- Aqsu 229 km · 13 °C55 °F · 124 mm4.9 in
- Korla 267 km · 13 °C55 °F · 112 mm4.4 in
- Ghulja 278 km · 13 °C55 °F · 273 mm11 in
- Huocheng 309 km · 13 °C55 °F · 263 mm10 in
- Bole 360 km · 11 °C51 °F · 298 mm12 in
- Shihezi 383 km · 11 °C52 °F · 212 mm8.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Xincheng?
July is the warmest month in Xincheng, with an average high of 35 °C (96 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Xincheng?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -3 °C (27 °F) and an average low of -11 °C (12 °F).
When does it rain the most in Xincheng?
June is the wettest month with about 19 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation; March is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Xincheng?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.